Episode 71: Prepare for Obstacles

Some people perceive obstacles as an opportunity to problem solve and grow, while others see them as threats or signs that success isn’t possible. Your perception of barriers to meeting your goals has an impact on how you move forward with achieving them.
Are you prepared for the possible obstacles in your journey? In today's podcast, learn the most common obstacles so you can be prepared before they happen.

[1:48] Deanna shares obstacles that she has personally experienced, that you may face too on your journey to success, 

[2:21] To be crystal clear, every success has challenges 

[3:20] Obstacles exist to stretch you beyond your limits! 

[4:12] Actually there to create some discipline. The faster you create vision, the more you grow, the higher your vision, and there are even bigger goals you can achieve. 

[4:39] Obstacles help you develop resilience and courage!

[6:53] Obstacles enable  you to focus on your goals and life mission. When you lack clarity, the uncertainty magnifies every limitation that you have. 

[7:30] When you start to doubt if you’re supposed to be on this journey, Deanna wants you to tell yourself “yes it is. That’s why I’m experiencing this ‘mountain’ or obstacle at this time.” 

[8:06] obstacles can help you discover meaning beyond yourself.

[8:17] You cannot find your purpose when you are constantly viewing your troubles. This is our biggest obstacle. 

[9:04] You cannot achieve your mission/purpose if you’re focused your troubles, you cannot pour into others. Focus on the outward impact. 

[10:25] Deanna shares 14 possible obstacles you can run into on your journey. 

[11:39] #4 Emotions. Anytime you’re trying to make a decision and you become emotional, take a birds eye view of the situation with your emotions taken out of it and take a step forward.

[12:00]  We cannot ride an emotional roller coaster with high highs or low lows on our journey to success. 

[12:59] #5 All or Nothing Thinking. You have to develop the mentality that small steps over time that are going to create the massive results. All or Nothing isn’t sustainable. 

[14:02] Not everyone will understand your mission, your purpose, or your goal. That’s ok! Know that you have the support of your Heavenly Father who believes in you more than you can imagine. 

[14:39] Obstacle of ‘Social Norms’. Deanna shares aspects of her life that haven’t been the social norm. 

[16:20] Conformity to society norms will make you fall back to mediocrity and you aren’t created for mediocrity! 

[16:53] Obstacle of Time. Deanna shares her trick to how she strategically plans out her time. 

[19:27] Knowing your potential setbacks and how you will tackle them is just as important as having the goal. Create a plan before the obstacle even arising. 

[20:08] Deanna recommends taking your journal and writing down by each obstacle how you can handle it when it does arise in your journey. 

[20:18] Deanna wants your biggest takeaway from today ‘s episode to be: Everyone goes through obstacles! EVERYONE!

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